Very Good
#297 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 29% in state
Centennial Elementary
Elementary School · Alpine District · Orem, UT
An Alpine District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
450 S. 400 East, Orem, UT 84097
- Math 47% proficient (2025)
- Reading 45% proficient (2025)
- 26:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Centennial Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 46% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 7 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Centennial Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,534/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,034
Median home value
$506,900
Median rent
$1,414/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arches AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Noah Webster AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Cascade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 854 | Compare → |
| Orem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 680 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alpine District
- Schools in district
- 91
- Rank in district
- #29 of 88
- District spending per student
- $9,266NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Centennial Elementary is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centennial Elementary
Centennial Elementary is a public elementary school in Orem, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 779 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centennial Elementary
What grades does Centennial Elementary serve?
Centennial Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Centennial Elementary?
Centennial Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 779 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Elementary is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Centennial Elementary rank in UT?
Centennial Elementary ranks #297 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Centennial Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Centennial Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Centennial Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centennial Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Centennial Elementary a charter school?
No, Centennial Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Centennial Elementary a Title I school?
No, Centennial Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centennial Elementary?
32.3% of students at Centennial Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 779
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (801) 610-8400
- Area population (ZIP 84097)
- 22,024
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84097; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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